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March 2019

Come watch world-class dog mushers race along the old mail route of Percy DeWolfe, a famous mail-carrier who braved deep sub-zero temperatures in the early 20th century to deliver mail. The route goes from Dawson City to Eagle, Alaska and back again.

March 2019

Celebrate the Spring Equinox with this annual parade and bonfire along the Yukon River. Park your car at the Robert Service Campsite and catch a shuttle to the S.S. Klondike to watch the parade. The parade finishes at Robert Service Campground, where a giant Woolly Mammoth winter effigy will be burned in a big bonfire. Bring a piece of paper with your winter blues written on it to burn along with the winter effigy!

April 2019

This film festival is one of the most northern festivals of its kind. The Dawson City International Short Film Festival (DCISFF) shows short films of all genres every Easter weekend. The Festival also features workshops, meet-and-greets, awards, and more. Purchase tickets in advance online.

Join wildlife enthusiasts in Faro, Yukon for a weekend of wildlife viewing, speakers, workshops, food, and more. In May, the Sandhill Cranes migrate through Faro on their way to Alaska, and Fannin Sheep can be spotted grazing close to town. Visit faroyukon.ca or stop by the CRIC for more details!

June 2019

The 50th Anniversary of the Town of Faro is coming up in 2019! Events will be planned throughout the year,but save the week of June 28 until July 7 for our big reunion extravaganza! Info will be available on our website, Facebook page and newsletter as it develops. Or for questions : faroisturning50@gmail.com

July 2019

An event every year that begins at 12:00am on day 1 of July, repeating until July 1, 2020

A parade down 2nd Avenue ends at noon at Shipyards Park in Whitehorse, where ceremonies and celebrations will take place throughout the afternoon. Dawson City celebrates Canada Day with a parade, a barbecue, and the annual Gold Panning Championships. Watson Lake has kid's activities, a humongous cake, horseshoes, a candy drop and so much more at Lucky Lake Park. Check in with other Yukon communities to see what special events are planned to celebrate Canada Day.